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Hearts to Serve, Part II

Posted by Debby on February 20, 2013

As explained in an earlier post, the women who are a part of the “Hearts to Serve” team are called upon at retreats, conferences or special events to serve as the hands and feet of the women’s ministry. They support the women’s ministry leaders by freeing them up to teach and minister, much like the deacons did for the apostles in Acts.

As we create this team within our women’s ministry, we are requiring a short commitment of 1 hour per month for 6 months to be dedicated to discipleship for leadership. The group will read and discuss a leadership book (see the “Ministry” section of our recommended reading page), preparing the women for the challenges of leadership. As they are called upon to serve, they can be observed, to see if they are “faithful in the little things” and willing to humble themselves to serve in less recognized capacities. Those who are faithful in these ways can then be trusted with bigger things.

Posted in: Developing Leadership, Ministry at the Retreat

“Miss Bossy”

Posted by Debby on September 11, 2012

“Miss Bossy” is our affectionate nickname for the one who heads up our retreats. She may not make the final decisions–those are left up to our pastor’s wife (who is also the head of our women’s ministry); however, she has the gift of administration and is in charge of planning the retreat. She sets up the timeline (or retreat planning calendar) and flow chart, and may be the one who makes assignments of who does what. She is the one who instructs the leaders and servants as they come together to serve the Lord in putting together a retreat. We need those who will lead!

If the Lord has put you in a leadership position for your event — you must lead! Clearly communicate your vision, but don’t lord over your team. Most helpers will appreciate clear direction; but some may take off in their own direction. Be kind and humble and ready to lovingly correct. Be in prayer because the enemy would love for your helpers to get offended with you. Pray for the gifts you will need to accomplish the task of being “the boss.”

Posted in: Developing Leadership, Realities of Ministry

Aaron and Hur Revisited

Posted by Debby on August 15, 2012

When I think of being an assistant to your leader, I think of Aaron and Hur, two men who came to the side of Moses in Exodus 17:8-13. We have discussed their roles as Moses’ assistants in previous blogs.

It is important to note that Aaron and Hur were not Moses’ only assistants. While they accompanied Moses to his post at the top of the hill, worked closely by his side….another assistant was down on the field in the heat of the battle. Joshua was fighting, leading the troops as Moses had commanded. While Aaron and Hur were proving themselves indispensable to Moses on the top of the hill, Joshua was proving himself a leader on the battlefield.

Was one assistant more important than another? Were Aaron and Hur the preferred ones, chosen to accompany Moses and be close to his side? The truth is, the “hero” of the story is God…the power of God won that battle with Amalek. Moses, Aaron, Hur, Joshua and a group of unnamed soldiers were used by God, working together according to their individual gifts and callings, and the mission was accomplished.

Posted in: Developing Leadership, Inspirations